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EMI Calculator

Calculate exact Equated Monthly Installment (EMI), total interest payable, and amortization for home, car, and personal loans.

₹10K₹2 Cr
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1%25%
1 Year35 Years
Monthly Payment
₹8,678
Principal Amount₹10,00,000
Total Interest₹10,82,776
Total Amount Payable₹20,82,776
Principal (48.0%)Interest (52.0%)
Zero processing fees assumed. Values are rounded for ease of estimation.

About the EMI Calculator

The CalcNest EMI Calculator provides an instant, accurate calculation of your Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) for home loans, car loans, personal loans, and education loans. Whether you are purchasing your first home or financing a vehicle, understanding your monthly outflow and total interest cost is crucial for sound financial planning.

In standard reducing balance loans, the interest portion constitutes a major share of your initial EMIs. Over time, as the principal balance decreases, the interest share shrinks while principal repayment increases.

Mathematical Formula

EMI = P × r × (1 + r)^n / ((1 + r)^n - 1)

Where P is loan principal, r is the monthly interest rate (Annual rate / 12 / 100), and n is the total number of monthly payments.

Variables & Components

P Principal Loan Amount: The total initial sum borrowed from the bank or financial institution.
r Monthly Interest Rate: Annual interest rate percentage divided by 12 and 100 (e.g. 8.5% p.a. = 0.007083).
n Tenure in Months: Total number of months over which the loan will be repaid (e.g. 20 years = 240 months).
EMI Equated Monthly Installment: Fixed amount paid monthly towards loan principal and accrued interest.

Worked Example: ₹10,00,000 Home Loan at 8.5% p.a. for 20 Years

Suppose you avail a home loan of ₹10,00,000 for a duration of 20 years (240 months) at an annual interest rate of 8.5%.

Step-by-Step Calculation

  1. Convert annual interest rate to monthly rate: r = 8.5 / (12 × 100) = 0.0070833
  2. Calculate compounding growth factor: (1 + 0.0070833)^240 = 5.4194
  3. Apply EMI formula: EMI = 10,00,000 × 0.0070833 × 5.4194 / (5.4194 - 1)
  4. Calculate monthly installment: EMI = ₹8,678 per month
  5. Compute total loan repayment: 240 × ₹8,678 = ₹20,82,776 (Total Interest = ₹10,82,776)
Final Result: Monthly EMI: ₹8,678 | Total Interest: ₹10,82,776

How to Use This Calculator

1

Enter your total borrowed Loan Amount (Principal) using the input box or slider.

2

Specify the Annual Interest Rate offered by your lender.

3

Choose your Loan Tenure in either Years or Months.

4

Instantly observe your Monthly EMI, Total Interest Payable, and Principal-Interest breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

An Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) is a fixed payment amount made by a borrower to a lender at a specified date each calendar month. EMIs are calculated using reducing balance amortization where each installment pays both monthly interest and part of the principal.